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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 25, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 25, 2011}} | ||
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− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Magicka }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Magicka }} | ||
|steam appid = 42910 | |steam appid = 42910 | ||
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{{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?496-Magicka Official forums] | {{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?496-Magicka Official forums] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/42910/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/42910/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://magicka.fandom.com/wiki/Magickapedia Magickapedia] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| The Ninth Element Novel | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| The Ninth Element Novel | | Windows }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| Dungeons and Gargoyles | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Dungeons and Gargoyles | | Windows }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Controller|Controller support]]=== | ===[[Controller|Controller support]]=== | ||
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{{ii}} Third party scripts have been created for use with controllers that provide a more "standard" mapping, and can be found [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619162538/forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1744091 here]. | {{ii}} Third party scripts have been created for use with controllers that provide a more "standard" mapping, and can be found [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619162538/forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1744091 here]. | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Image|Magicka - Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Magicka - Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
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|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Chapter introductions are spoken normally; language spoken in-game is gibberish. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Official in-game localization, but | + | |notes = Official in-game localization, but is of very poor quality and none of the DLC are translated. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
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+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Integrated graphics card incompatibility=== | ||
+ | {{--}} The game does not work with contemporary integrated graphics cards.{{cn|date=November 2022}} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Game | + | ===Game does not start=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=22 .NET Framework 3.5 SP1] (older systems) or enable it from the Optional Features entry in the Windows Control Panel (modern systems)|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | |
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− | === | + | ===Exception Code: e0434f4d or e0434f4d crash=== |
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− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20140916144719/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1854522 this archived thread]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | |
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− | === | + | === Exception code: c0000374 crash=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} May be related to Office 2010's implementation of Microsoft IME, and using Japanese system language. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change system language|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | * When experiencing this error code and Office 2010 is running, try changing the system language from Japanese to English. | |
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− | === | + | ===Crash to desktop with SoundBlaster card=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable SoundBlaster enhancements|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | # Open the Windows Control Panel and navigate to Sound. |
− | + | # Highlight the speaker and then click properties. | |
+ | # Go to the Sound Blaster panel. | ||
+ | # Check the ''Disable Sound Blaster enhancements'' setting. | ||
+ | # Click Apply. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Freezes in multi-core systems=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set [[Windows#Force CPU affinity|core affinity]] to one CPU|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix= |
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Dual Core | + | {{Fixbox|description=If running an AMD dual-core CPU on Windows XP, install [http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/dynamicDetails.aspx?ListID=c5cd2c08-1432-4756-aafa-4d9dc646342f&ItemID=173 this CPU driver] and the [http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/dynamicDetails.aspx?ListID=c5cd2c08-1432-4756-aafa-4d9dc646342f&ItemID=153&lang=us AMD Dual Core Optimizer].|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix= |
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− | === | + | ===Crashes while running third-party software=== |
− | + | {{--}} The game may crash if one or more of the following programs is running: FRAPS, OC Guru, EVGA Precision, MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner. | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable these programs while running the game|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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− | + | {{Fixbox|description=If using Mumble, close it before the game is run and restart it when it is launched fully.|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
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− | == | + | ====Screen tearing or shuttering==== |
− | == | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force triple buffering and V-sync in the GPU control panel|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
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+ | ===Mods and utilities=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619162520/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2634374 Magicka AutoHotkey Script Generator] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619162535/forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1789065 Resized HUD for low resolutions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619162533/forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1749609 Savegame Editor] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619162537/forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1795636 Challenge Editor] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619162524/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1757388 Level Editor] | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 09:24, 30 November 2022
Developers | |
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Arrowhead Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Paradox Interactive | |
Engines | |
XNA | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 25, 2011 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Magicka |
Magicka | |
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Magicka | 2011 |
Magicka: Wizards of the Square Tablet | 2013 |
Magicka: Wizard Wars | 2015 |
Magicka 2 | 2015 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Collection. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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The Ninth Element Novel | ||
Gamer Bundle | ||
Party Robes | ||
Frozen Lake | ||
The Watchtower | ||
Final Frontier | ||
Nippon | ||
Marshlands | ||
Wizard's Survival Kit | ||
Vietnam | ||
Horror Props Item Pack | ||
Holiday Spirit Item Pack | ||
The Stars Are Left | ||
Lonely Island Cruise | ||
The Other Side of the Coin | ||
Heirlooms Item Pack | ||
Peculiar Gadgets Item Pack | ||
Aspiring Musician Robes | ||
Mega Vilian Robes | ||
Dungeons and Daemons | ||
Grimnir's Laboratory | ||
Free Jolnir's Workshop | Freeware | |
Tower of Niflheim | ||
Dungeons and Gargoyles |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveData[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42910/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration file is binary format.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveData[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42910/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
- The Decal Limit value sets the decal's decay rate before disappearing. It should be set to Off for the best effect.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Position affects gameplay | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput and DirectInput. See Controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | No option to disable. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- Third party scripts have been created for use with controllers that provide a more "standard" mapping, and can be found here.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, SFX | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Chapter introductions are spoken normally; language spoken in-game is gibberish. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Official in-game localization, but is of very poor quality and none of the DLC are translated. | |||
Hungarian | A Fan Translation is available for the whole game (base game plus DLCs), which includes misspellings and mistranslations corrections. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Official in-game localization has numerous errors and quality issues. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Official in-game localization. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «R.G. ExPromt» | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Co-op Only one keyboard usable at once, other players must use controllers. Only allows 2 players due to bugs |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op Only allows 2 players due to bugs |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op Only allows 2 players due to bugs. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 7331, 27016 |
UDP | 7331, 27016 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Integrated graphics card incompatibility
- The game does not work with contemporary integrated graphics cards.[citation needed]
Issues fixed
Game does not start
Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (older systems) or enable it from the Optional Features entry in the Windows Control Panel (modern systems)[citation needed] |
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Install DirectX 9.0c end-user runtimes[citation needed] |
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Install XNA Framework 3.1[citation needed] |
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Refer to this archived thread[citation needed] |
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Exception Code: e0434f4d or e0434f4d crash
Install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (older systems) or enable it from the Optional Features entry in the Windows Control Panel (modern systems)[citation needed] |
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Install XNA Framework 3.1[citation needed] |
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Refer to this archived thread[citation needed] |
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Exception code: c0000374 crash
- May be related to Office 2010's implementation of Microsoft IME, and using Japanese system language.
Change system language[citation needed] |
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Crash to desktop with SoundBlaster card
Disable SoundBlaster enhancements[citation needed] |
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Freezes in multi-core systems
Set core affinity to one CPU[citation needed] |
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If running an AMD dual-core CPU on Windows XP, install this CPU driver and the AMD Dual Core Optimizer.[citation needed] |
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Crashes while running third-party software
- The game may crash if one or more of the following programs is running: FRAPS, OC Guru, EVGA Precision, MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner.
Disable these programs while running the game[citation needed] |
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If using Mumble, close it before the game is run and restart it when it is launched fully.[citation needed] |
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Screen tearing or shuttering
Force triple buffering and V-sync in the GPU control panel[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Mods and utilities
- Magicka AutoHotkey Script Generator
- Resized HUD for low resolutions
- Savegame Editor
- Challenge Editor
- Level Editor
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD 3500+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon X1900 | |
Other | Tri-button mouse |
- Online play requires a DSL Internet connection.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (42910) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.